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Bruce Pearl stepped out as Auburn Tigers Men’s basketball head trainer Monday, and a long -time ESPN host seemed pretty happy with the news.
“Forgive the interruption” Host Michael Wilbon called Pearl A “Split Person” and hoped there was “pressure” to push him out of the program.
“He had become a divisive person, it seems to be on purpose. And I hope there was pressure just to get him out,” Wilbon said.
Pearl appeared at “The Will Cain Show” on Monday and offered a response to Wilbon, as he said he “loves,” added that a “dear friend” of Wilbon reached out and said that Wilbon’s feelings were “probably political” and “not anti -Semitic.”
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Auburn Tiger’s main coach Bruce Pearl signalizes to players against Florida Gators during the first half of the semi -finals of the Lord’s last four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. (Bob Donnan/Imag photos)
“I was a regular” sorry interruption. “And I love Tony and Mike and have had good relationships with them … If there’s something I’m not, it’s divisive.
Auburn Tiger’s main coach Bruce Pearl responds after an unanswered free throw during the first half against Kentucky Wildcats in the Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center. (Jordan Prather-IMAGN images)
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“I wasn’t forced out. I love Auburn. I love the opportunity to now be able to do some things for faith and family and our country, to be a spokesman for Israel, a spokesman for education. I look forward to being able to do these things while my son wins basketball games.”
Pearl, Jewish, has expressed his heartfelt support to Israel in the light of rising anti -Semitism in the United States since the Terrorist attacks on October 7 in Israel. He has been in favor of how president Donald Trump Have also handled the conflicts in the Middle East.
Auburn Tiger’s main coach Bruce Pearl celebrates the victory after the game against Georgia Bulldogs at Neville Arena. (John Reed-Preferred Pictures)
Pearl was one of the most successful men’s basketball trainer at the university. He was 246-125 as Tigers’ head coach and led the team to two Final Four appearances.
